From djacques@csulb.edu Mon Aug 04 15:02:59 2003
Subject:Re: Ashby Solutions Barker

Most any mixer or device between the signal and the preamp will add
drive to the Speakeasy, so it does not surprise me that you are getting
more distortion using your mixer. I just ran a test running my CX3 into
a Mackie DFX12 mixer, then into the Speakeasy. The output was at least
3X the output of the CX3 alone, creating a lot of distortion from the
Speakeasy. My bet is that the Barker does the same.

It all depends on what you are using your mixer for and how much you
wish to pay for convenience. If you have multiple devices that you wish
to run into your Speakeasy, then by all means use the mixer and get the
extra drive to add distortion. If you are only playing a CX3 into the
Speakeasy, then install the Barker and that will save you the hassle of
setting up a mixer.

Remember, that the distortion you get from the Speakeasy will only be
effective if you run through a real rotating speaker (Leslie or MS). The
"grinding" distortion we all desire in the classic Hammond/Leslie combo
grinds BECAUSE it is heard through a rotating horn. You WILL NOT get
this sound from the Leslie sims in the clones, then into the Speakeasy.
Its going the wrong direction folks.

-----Original Message-----

Actually, the Barker was designed so that players wouldn't NEED a
mixer or second preamp to boost the output of their clones. If
however, you use the mixer for other reasons, it may already provide
a similar function to the Barker.

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